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{{UnderConstruction}}The '''Cloister of Sombre Embrace''' is a temple of [[Shar]] [[location|located]] under the [[House of Grief]] in the [[Lower City]] of [[Baldur's Gate]] in [[Act Three]]. It is led by [[Viconia DeVir|Mother Superior Viconia DeVir]].

==Area information==

Two small locked training areas are near the start of the cloister. The '''Infiltration Training''' area is filled with disguises and chest to practice lockpicking. '''Interrogation Training''' contains a torture chamber.

Past the training rooms, a long corridor leads to the main chamber of the temple, where Mother Superior [[Viconia DeVir]] and the rest of the Sharrans are waiting for the party. Approaching Viconia will progress [[Investigate the House of Grief]] and [[Daughter of Darkness]].

The dormitories are located to the north of the main chamber. [[Nocturne]] can be found there and will offer to trade with the party. Speaking with her will also complete [[A Familiar Face]]. Viconia's quarters are at the back of the dormitories. Some notes left by Viconia provide background information on her history with Shadowheart.

To the south-east of the main chamber is an armoury, containing several magical weapons. Behind a wooden barricade, a short path leads to the '''Night Orchid Cave''', containing a small lake surrounded by [[Night Orchid]]s.

Behind the main chamber, a large locked door called the '''Threshold of Loss''' blocks entry to the rest of the temple. It can either be lockpicked (DC 30), opened with a key, or opened by placing enough weight in the scale on the statue of Shar (this will consume the items!). If Shadowheart is a Dark Justiciar, the door opens on its own. Behind the door [[Shadowheart]]'s parents are trapped, see [[Daughter of Darkness]] for more information.

==Related locations==

*[[House of Grief]]

* [[A Familiar Face]]

* [[Investigate the House of Grief]]

* [[Surrender Shadowheart to Viconia]]

* [[Emmeline Hallowleaf]]  

* [[Arnell Hallowleaf]]